Finding the Third Proportional to 714,566 and 1,137,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,566 and 1,137,450 is: 1,810,599.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,566 : 1,137,450 = 1,137,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,566/1,137,450 = 1,137,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,566x = 1,137,450 × 1,137,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,566x = 1,293,792,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,792,502,500/714,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,599.02
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